Analytical skills
Audit Partners must be able to identify issues in documentation and suggest solutions.
Audit Partners
Descriptions & Duties
- Audit Partners review and evaluate clients' internal control systems and various items in financial statements. They monitor audit programmes and the work performed by audit teams. Audit Partners draft audit reports and management letters. They render assistance to partners on training, overall evaluation and counselling of staff members, allocate and co-ordinate assignments among audit teams.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Detail oriented
Audit Partners must pay attention to details when examining documentation.
Audit knowledge and skills
Audit Partners must be able to apply audit knowledge and skills.
Leadership skills
Audit Partners must be able to lead their subordinates in departments successfully by coordinating policies, people, and resources.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A recognised bachelor's degree in accountancy
Professional qualification
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA) recognised by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or equivalent
Experience
- usually over 10 years of relevant supervisory experience is required
Other specific requirements
- with multinational corporation experience is an advantage
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $120,000-$300,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Audit Partners work primarily in offices, sometimes conduct services at other offices, factories or warehouses for audit work or stock taking,. They generally work regular office hours. They may work additional hours to meet deadlines at the end of the fiscal year, during tax time or yearly accounting audits.
